Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project coordination seeks a Planning Manager to work closely with various teams to ensure smooth and safe project deliveries. The role involves planning, resource management, and supporting health and safety initiatives while working directly on logistics for temporary structures.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning for temporary structures.
• No formal qualifications required; a practical approach needed.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of allocated projects.
• Review operational instructions and identify potential issues.
• Take operational responsibility for assigned projects.

Skills

Planning for temporary structures

Reading technical component drawings

Logistics and warehouse processes

Project management

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Navision

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Planning Manager

Main Purpose of the Role

The Planning Manager will work closely with the Projects, Site Operations, and Warehouse teams to coordinate resources, equipment, and deliveries, ensuring each project is delivered smoothly, safely, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning of allocated projects.
• On receiving operational instructions via Smartsheet, review all available information and begin preliminary discussions with the Construction Manager to identify any potential issues.
• Book all necessary equipment for each project.
• Operate the Navision system daily to obtain and update relevant information.
• Check availability of resources for the duration of the build, event, and dismantle phases.
• Inform the Planning Team of any changes that may affect other projects.
• Coordinate site-to-site stock transfers to avoid unnecessary cross-hire costs.
• Support the Planning Team in scheduling site movements of stock and adjust build programmes as necessary, raising challenges with the Project Manager and Operations Manager.
• Report any stock anomalies to the Operations Manager that may lead to additional hire, capital expenditure, or in-house manufacturing costs.
• Inform the Project Manager of any additional external hire or capex costs.
• Collaborate with the in-house Engineer, Construction, and Project Managers to ensure the correct ballast and fixings are supplied as needed.
• Develop comprehensive loading schedules based on all available information to align with the Path Planner.
• Work closely with the Yard/Warehouse team on loading lists, rework requirements, and kit dispatch.
• Take overall operational responsibility for the projects assigned.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Refrain from engaging in any behaviour that could put themselves or others at risk.
• Participate in relevant health and safety training.
• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for tasks.
• Set an example in safe working practices for colleagues, contractors, visitors, and clients at all work locations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Report any safety concerns promptly and take appropriate action.

Knowledge Required

• Experience in planning for temporary structures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical component drawings.
• Knowledge of logistics and warehouse processes for efficient delivery.
• Experience in the build and dismantling of temporary structures on site is desirable.

Skills & Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required; a practical, common-sense approach is essential.
• Training will be provided as required.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.